Blind fastener and method of removing it from a workpiece

Details Blind fastener and method of removing it from a workpiece Blind fastener and method of removing it from a workpiece

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Saether, Flemming (Department: 3677)

Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr

Having separate expander means

Frangible member

C411S034000, C411S045000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07980800

ABSTRACT:
A blind fastener for insertion through an aperture in a workpiece, the fastener including a pin, a sleeve and an abutment member; wherein the abutment member can be removed from the sleeve so that the pin and sleeve can be forced out of the aperture, to remove the fastener therefrom, wherein the sleeve has a radially expanding head, which is received in a recess of the abutment member and wherein, prior to insertion of the fastener into the workpiece aperture, the abutment member is secured to the sleeve by deformation of part of the abutment member adjacent the recess over and into contact with the sleeve head.

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